Our client is a leading law firm who are looking for an AML & Compliance Analyst to join their team. The selected candidate will work with a team of lawyers and advisors in the Shipping group and compliance team.
What you'll be doing
Perform comprehensive CDD on new and existing clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Identify beneficial owners, verify corporate structures, and assess the purpose and nature of each business relationship, applying EDD for higher-risk cases.
Record all findings clearly in compliance systems, while identifying and addressing any gaps, inconsistencies, or anomalies.
Monitor client activity through ongoing and event-driven reviews, identifying unusual behaviour and escalating concerns where necessary.
Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, analyse matches, and perform additional research (e.g., OSINT) when required.
Prepare clear, structured reports and maintain thorough documentation, ensuring a complete audit trail of decisions and rationale.
Preference is given to candidates with the following education background
- ICA Certificate/Diploma in AML, Governance, Risk & Compliance
